reed

Example Sentences

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The basket reeds often develop a reddish tint at the bottom part of the plant when they’re drying.

From Los Angeles Times

The oboe is a double reed and it’s the purest waveform.

From Los Angeles Times

Beneath it hung a large basket, woven out of reeds.

From Literature

Divers harvesting sponges on the ocean floor using only a hollow reed to breathe through remained a prime industry on the Greek islands.

From Literature

The Fen Orchid typically grows among reeds nestled in moss that retains moisture and relies on the presence of specific moss and fungi to grow.

From BBC